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In this episode: Macy's reports strong quarterly results, lifts guidance, and says its turnaround is taking hold. Also: Android lets users move logins between password managers more securely, right on the phone.

Aujourd'hui : Macy relève ses prévisions · Android transfère les mots de passe.

Today’s French focus: relever ses prévisions, to raise guidance = to raise guidance. Vocabulary: l'enseigne (store chain), le trimestre (quarter), le bénéfice (profit).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Coco Gauff saves two match points and reaches the US Open semifinals after a slow start. Also: Researchers in Indonesia find signs that ancient foragers may have used betel nuts 25,000 years ago.

Aujourd'hui : Gauff renverse son match · Noix de bétel très anciennes.

Today’s French focus: ont trouvé = found. Vocabulary: le squelette (skeleton), la marque (mark), la chaux (lime).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Apple is set to reveal its first foldable iPhone and new CEO John Ternus, while investors watch for clues on pricing, sales, and AI. Also: A European watchdog says illegal cigarette factories are spreading across the EU, with organised crime moving production inside member states and costing billions in tax revenue.

Aujourd'hui : Apple prépare un iPhone pliable · Des usines illégales se multiplient.

Today’s French focus: a pris la place de Tim Cook, took Tim Cook's place = took Tim Cook's place. Vocabulary: l'usine (factory), la place (place; position), le visage (face).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Marco Rubio travels to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to meet newly elected leaders, discuss US support, and talk about tougher cooperation against narcoterrorism. Also: The TSA launches Gateside by TSA PreCheck, letting some eligible people without tickets go through security to meet friends, visit gates, or use airport shops and restaurants.

Aujourd'hui : Rubio visite trois pays · La TSA ouvre l’accès aux portes.

Today’s French focus: va bientôt voyager = is going to travel soon. Vocabulary: programme (program), zone (area), pièce (ID card).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: A small Canadian town takes in 7,000 stranded passengers and crew after 38 planes land during the 9/11 airspace shutdown, and residents turn churches, schools, and even the rink. Also: Jamaica brings a reparations petition to King Charles, asking for legal questions about slavery's legacy and whether Britain owes restitution.

Aujourd'hui : Gander accueille 7 000 personnes · La Jamaïque remet une pétition au roi Charles.

Today’s French focus: demander, to ask = to ask. Vocabulary: l'abri (shelter), la patinoire (the ice rink), demander (to ask).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: OpenAI says GPT-6 Astra has crossed a major threshold, while experts warn about powerful systems that are harder to understand and incidents that raise fresh safety fears. Also: In the Philippines, Sara Duterte posts bail after an arrest order over alleged threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two others.

Aujourd'hui : OpenAI franchit un seuil · Sara Duterte verse une caution.

Today’s French focus: a dit = said. Vocabulary: bateau (boat), triche (cheating), alerte (alert).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: A $650 phone is built to last, with modular parts and easy repair. Also: Scientists complete a second full map of a fruit fly brain, neuron by neuron.

Aujourd'hui : Un téléphone pensé pour durer · Carte complète du cerveau d’une mouche.

Today’s French focus: a terminé - finished/completed = finished/completed. Vocabulary: le cerveau (brain), la mouche (fly), le neurone (neuron).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: India's internet depends on a tiny cable landing zone near Mumbai, and experts warn that several cuts could slow traffic for banks, cloud services, and more. Also: France reports its hottest summer since 1900, with severe heatwaves, excess deaths, wildfires, and unusually low rainfall.

Aujourd'hui : Le câble fragile près de Mumbai · L'été le plus chaud en France.

Today’s French focus: va rester, will remain = will remain. Vocabulary: la chaleur (heat), la pluie (rain), le rapport (report).

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Learn French through today’s real news. Clear, steady French at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Police in downtown Minneapolis respond to a shooting in an apartment building. Two people die, several others are hurt, and officers are also wounded as they move through the. Also: A US judge refuses to force Google to sell part of its ad business. Google keeps AdX for now, while the case and possible changes continue.

Aujourd'hui : Tirs à Minneapolis · Google évite un démantèlement.

Today’s French focus: a refusé de, refused to = refused to. Vocabulary: le tireur (the shooter), le blessé (the injured person), la jambe (the leg).

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In this episode: Ikea lowers prices across Europe to help customers facing a higher cost of living. The episode explains where the savings come from, which products are cheaper, and why profits. Also: Dan Driscoll resigns after warning the White House about Pete Hegseth. The episode looks at alleged firings, blocked promotions, and the leadership gap inside the Army.

Aujourd'hui : Ikea baisse ses prix · Driscoll démissionne après des alertes.

Today’s French focus: a démissionné, resigned = resigned. Vocabulary: la baisse (drop), les clients (customers), abordable (affordable).

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